About us
Our Vision
To shape spaces that awaken curiosity and elevate everyday life — environments where exploration, wonder, and human connection become part of the architecture itself.
Our Mission
To design meaningful spaces that balance clarity and imagination.
Our 7 Principles
Exploration as a Philosophy
Design is a journey, not a destination. We explore uncharted possibilities through curiosity, experimentation, and the constant pursuit of innovative spatial paradigms.
Playful Authenticity
Fun is central to our process, creating a design journey that is as joyful for our clients as the spaces are for their users.
Fearless Creativity
We challenge conventions and embrace bold, unexpected choices that turn the ordinary into extraordinary.
Our 7 Principles
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Message-Centric Design
Spaces are stories. We collaborate with clients to design environments that connect emotionally, communicate deeply, and transcend the purely visual.
Empathy and Collaboration
We listen deeply and co-create with clients, fostering inclusivity to ensure every space reflects their unique vision and values.
Excellence in Every Detail
Precision and quality are non-negotiable. Every design element is crafted with care, ensuring a seamless and impactful result.
Sustainability with Integrity
We honor our commitment to the planet by integrating sustainable practices, locally sourced materials, and eco-conscious principles into every design.
Crew
Origins
Founded in 2013, the firm embraces the collaborative nature of making partnerships and connections.
Incorporating a multitude of voices, our work goes beyond merely elevating elements of design to creating an architecture with broad appeal.
Inés Guzmán and Gregory Melitonov prior to founding the practice worked for Pritzker Prize laureate Renzo Piano.
Both gained a great deal of experience on large construction projects in Manhattan as part of the design team for the Whitney Museum of American Art
Photo Credits: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
and the headquarters building for the High Line.
Photo Credits: Lucas Blair Simpson
Inés holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Universidad del Diseño de San José, Costa Rica.
Gregory holds a Masters in Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art from Skidmore College.
Accolades, Publications, Mentions
Clients
For 15 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to co-creating a more open, resilient, and optimistic world with our clients.
We partner with organisations we trust and admire.
100+ projects for 50+ clients in 13 countries
"We’ll be surprised if you ever see a more whimsical eatery"
Vogue Living
"a fresh sense of tropical modernism"
Interior Design Magazine
“The world’s most intriguing jewelry stores”
Jewellwer Magazine
"Ten of the World’s Coolest Restaurant Interiors"
The Guardian
About us
Our Vision
To shape spaces that awaken curiosity and elevate everyday life — environments where exploration, wonder, and human connection become part of the architecture itself.
Our Mission
To design meaningful spaces that balance clarity and imagination.
Exploration as a Philosophy
Design is a journey, not a destination. We explore uncharted possibilities through curiosity, experimentation, and the constant pursuit of innovative spatial paradigms.
Playful Authenticity
Fun is central to our process, creating a design journey that is as joyful for our clients as the spaces are for their users.
Fearless Creativity
We challenge conventions and embrace bold, unexpected choices that turn the ordinary into extraordinary.
Our 7 Principles
show more
Message-Centric Design
Spaces are stories. We collaborate with clients to design environments that connect emotionally, communicate deeply, and transcend the purely visual.
Empathy and Collaboration
We listen deeply and co-create with clients, fostering inclusivity to ensure every space reflects their unique vision and values.
Excellence in Every Detail
Precision and quality are non-negotiable. Every design element is crafted with care, ensuring a seamless and impactful result.
Sustainability with Integrity
We honor our commitment to the planet by integrating sustainable practices, locally sourced materials, and eco-conscious principles into every design.
Crew
Origins
Founded in 2013, the firm embraces the collaborative nature of making partnerships and connections.
Incorporating a multitude of voices, our work goes beyond merely elevating elements of design to creating an architecture with broad appeal.
Inés Guzmán and Gregory Melitonov prior to founding the practice worked for Pritzker Prize laureate Renzo Piano.
Both gained a great deal of experience on large construction projects in Manhattan as part of the design team for the Whitney Museum of American Art
Photo Credits: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
and the headquarters building for the High Line.
Photo Credits: Lucas Blair Simpson
Inés holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Universidad del Diseño de San José, Costa Rica.
Gregory holds a Masters in Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art from Skidmore College.
Accolades, Publications, Mentions
Clients
For 15 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to co-creating a more open, resilient, and optimistic world with our clients.
We partner with organisations we trust and admire.
100+ projects for 50+ clients in 13 countries
"We’ll be surprised if you ever see a more whimsical eatery"
Vogue Living
"a fresh sense of tropical modernism"
Interior Design Magazine
“The world’s most intriguing jewelry stores”
Jewellwer Magazine
"Ten of the World’s Coolest Restaurant Interiors"
The Guardian